For eighteen days, several years ago
Mountains, snow, temples and streets
You were my guide
For the beauty of Nepal
Crowded markets, salesmen and soldiers
Villages, rivers, forests and cliffs
I was entranced by your country
The vibrant culture, so alien to my own
We wished each other farewell,
we will meet again one day friend
I left, returning to my first world life
You moved to Spain, found love, found happiness
Thought life had other plans, and cancer struck you down
Never again will your smile charm a tourist
I didn't say farewell
But we will meet again one day
Of that I'm sure



for my friend Saroj, thank you for the amazing experience in Nepal
Rest in peace

I miss the magic,
Of new romance,
Blossoming,
A feeling of electricity,
Beyond the point of words,
Chemistry immeasurable,
The crippling happiness,
Exhilarating fear,
A riot of feelings,
Heart stampeding,
Mind enveloped,
Stomach twisted,
Eyes entranced,
Completely, utterly, spellbound,
Oh, how I miss the magic

Toothless I gnash, and faultless I fail
I'm searching and yearning,
I'm a ship with no sail,
One day I'll find the island I seek,
or a mountain with answers,
on it's shrouded peak.